Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

"Still hanging around? Planning to ring in the New Year in the parking lot?" Andre called out as he walked over, fresh from washing up, only to find the sisters still deep in conversation.

The moment he spoke, both sisters straightened up like soldiers.

Even Leo jumped at Andre's voice, snapping to attention and hastily ending his call.

Anya was startled too. She pouted, eyes darting around guiltily before sneaking a look at her boyfriend.

The parking lot was nearly empty, making the awkward silence even more noticeable.

Noah stood behind Andre and shot Mia a playful salute, as if to say, "Good luck."

"Go wash up and get yourselves home!" Andre barked.

He was honestly exasperated. He'd shown up expecting to lay down the law, maybe even send someone packing, but instead, not only did these two avoid trouble-they'd actually made progress.

All that effort to keep secrets, but the tiniest clue—a familiar silhouette, a whiff of perfume, one little "hmm"-was enough for Andre to see right through them.

He'd barely taken two steps when Mia called out, "Babe~"

Andre knew that tone by heart. Whenever she got cutesy like that, it meant she wanted something. He sighed, turning back. "What now?"

Molly's car. "The space is too tight. Molly can't

When they'd parked earlier, the spot next to theirs was empty. Now, someone had boxed them in, and there was barely any room to

to ask Andre herself. So, she left it to Mia-Andre's

caught Andre's look and almost

Andre still had to play

and held out

him the keys with both hands, looking like a

The space was so tight anyone else

them, but before he could say a word, Mia was already by his side,

car door, and Mia instantly latched onto his arm. “Babe, I love

Andre: "..."

off, but Mia just reattached

"Where's Henry?" Andre asked.

right away. "Maplewood Estates.

headed off to

seat, grinning as he started

a breath she'd been holding. "Oh mi god, Mia, your husband is intense. I thought he was going

on the car driving away, muttering, "Why was Noah here